Fatshimetrie, a popular online magazine, recently highlighted the controversial arrest of Nigerian social media influencer, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Agency (EFCC). The incident occurred at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos, when Bobrisky attempted to board a flight to London.
Bobrisky’s dramatic detention, which came shortly after he was released on bail by the Nigerian police, has sparked strong reactions from the online community. Eyewitnesses described how Nigerian authorities stopped the plane Bobrisky was on, escorted him off the plane in front of other passengers, and detained him in front of the astonished crowd.
Following his arrest, Bobrisky took to Instagram to appeal for help, seeking public support: “Nigerians, help me, EFCC just arrested me. I am seriously injured.” The capture was also echoed by Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, who shared a photo of himself with Bobrisky before the incident, expressing concerns over the timing of the arrest.
The development comes in a series of recent legal troubles for Bobrisky. It was reported last week that the celebrity influencer was detained by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) at the Seme border, while reportedly trying to leave the country. There have also been allegations that Bobrisky paid EFCC officials N15 million to drop money laundering charges.
Furthermore, a recent audio recording surfaced in which Bobrisky allegedly claimed to have served a six-month sentence outside Kirikiri Prison due to “influential connections”. Bobrisky denied the authenticity of the recording, calling it “fake”, and threatened to take legal action against VeryDarkMan, a social media critic who circulated the audio.
A recent fact-finding panel reported that there is no evidence to support the allegations that Bobrisky served time outside prison. The EFCC plans to continue its investigation into the matter, further fueling the controversy surrounding the social media personality. The online community will surely continue to closely monitor this ever-evolving situation.
In this turbulent context, Bobrisky’s fate remains uncertain, surrounded by speculations and controversies that continue to attract public and media attention. There is growing interest in the future of the influencer, and his story echoes the challenges and dilemmas faced by many public figures, highlighting the importance of transparency and integrity in today’s digital world.